LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD

Austin, Texas

FISCAL NOTE, 79TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION

May 2, 2005

TO:	Honorable Jane Nelson, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:	John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:	HB1970 by Raymond (Relating to reports and investigations of child abuse and neglect.), As Engrossed

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

The bill would amend the Family Code to add the superintendent of the school district to the person who should receive a report of the Department of Family Protective Service's investigation.

It is assumed that new or expanded responsibilities could be absorbed within existing resources.

Local Government Impact

No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.

Source Agencies:

530 Department of Family and Protective Services

LBB Staff:

JOB, CL, PP, LB